CHILE

GEOGRAPHY

• Chile is in the Southern Hemisphere, summertime is between December and March.
• In an area of Santiago, is called tchilli which means snowy or cold.
• Northern beaches are popular for their sunny weather and warmer water.
• Rio Mahio is 1,632 meters above sea level

FOOD

• The empanadas is a popular turnover-type snack that Chileans like to eat.
• Chileans eat a main meal at midday and a lighter meal between 8 and 10 p.m.
• You will find many types of fish offered in all styles in Chile.
• Dishes are prepared with fish, seafood, chicken, beef, beans, potatoes, eggs, and corn
• Manjar, made by boiling an unopened can of sweetened condensed milk for hours

SPORTS

• Fùtbol (soccer) is the most popular sport.
• Chileans enjoy fishing and, in some areas, surfing.
• Rodeos, which are popular in southern and rural areas
• Chilean sports date back centuries to a traditional Mapuche game called "plain"
• basketball is gaining in popularity, Chileans also enjoy swimming, tennis, and cycling

RELIGION

• 87% of Chileans profess a Christian faith.
• About 70% of Chile's population belongs to the Roman Catholic Church.

CLOTHING

• Chileans wear ponchos when it is cold
• Men wear mostly pants
• Women wear dresses

POPULAR INTERESTS

• Chile is best known for poetry
• Two Chilean poets have won Nobel Prizes in Literature
• The movie theaters, watching rented films at home, and watching television.

HOLIDAYS

• Independence Day respects to the formation of Chiles first national government in 1810.
• Chileans celebrate Christmas too, just like in North America.

FUN FACTS!

• The capital of Chile is Santiago
• Chile is a narrow strip of land approximately 2,700 miles.
• Chile has been called the Switzerland of South America for its beauty
• There are national parks, lakes, rivers, and hot springs.
• Chile has several islands including the Easter Islands

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